The
Frank Church Institute at Boise State announced that former Sen.
Gary Hart will be the keynote speaker at a conference titled “Tipping Points:
Presidents, the Constitution and National Security.” The daylong conference
will be from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom.
Hart will speak at 7:30 p.m. 
IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION CENTER
Boise State, Idaho Human Rights Education Center Present Sept. 29 Lecture by Sudanese 'Lost Boy' John Bul Dau
John
Bul Dau, one of the Sudanese “lost boys,” will speak from 7-9
p.m. Sept. 29 at the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Admission is free and
open to the public, and free parking will be available in the new parking
structure PS2 on the corner of University and Lincoln. Dau’s appearance is
sponsored by Boise State Student Activities and the Idaho Human Rights Education
Center.
Dau, a refugee from the war-torn country of Sudan, has gained attention through his appearance in the film “God Grew Tired of Us.” Dau is one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan who were displaced during the Second Sudanese Civil War from 1984-2005. Dau’s journey began in 1987, when his village was attacked by government troops. Dau’s family was broken apart, and he spent three months on foot to reach a safer place in Ethiopia. He remained in a refugee camp in Ethiopia for four years, but after civil war broke out there he had to flee again.
MORRISON CENTER
‘Spamalot’ Advance Tickets on Sale Through Aug. 22
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Through Aug. 22 the Morrison Center is pleased to offer tickets in advance to Boise State employees for two performances of “Spamalot.” The shows are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and are part of the Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise series. “Spamalot” does not allow group discount pricing, but employees can purchase choice seats before they go on sale to the general public.
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s “Spamalot” is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” Directed by Tony Award‑winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award‑winning team of Idle and John Du Prez, “Spamalot” tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show‑stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up “Spamalot.”
See the Morrison Center’s Web site at http://mc.boisestate.edu/g_s/stateofidaho.html for details. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales/. Enter the exclusive password: stateofidaho and follow the prompts to complete your order.CLASSIC PERFORMANCES SERIES
Season Tickets On Sale Now For The Classic Performances Series
The Student Union promises another great lineup of classical music events with the 2007-08 Classic Performances Series. Season tickets are available at Select-a-Seat until Sept. 21. Tickets are $60 general, $40 Boise State faculty, staff and alumni and $25 seniors and students. Individual tickets will go on sale Sept. 22 for $12 general, $8 faculty, staff and alumni and $5 students and seniors.
All performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Special Events Center. Free parking will be available in the Administration parking lot. The Special Events Center is accessible and equipped with hearing assistance devices.
The
full list of Boise State trivia is available at the special 75th
Anniversary Web site.
The Campus School elementary school was constructed on the Boise State campus in 1953 through an agreement between the college and Boise School District. The school educated neighborhood children while also acting as a teacher training facility for BJC elementary education students. The building currently houses art and political science/public affairs faculty and classrooms.
This year’s performers include:
- Joe Franch-Ballester, clarinetist, Oct. 6: Franch-Ballester of Spain was born into a family of clarinetists and singers who specialize in the zarzuela style — a flamboyantly dramatic, lyrical Spanish genre that interpolates dancing and spoken interludes. With a unique, playful style that blends the beauty of the classical world and a passion for jazz, he charms audiences through his music and conversation.
- Alexandre Bouzlov, cellist, Nov. 10: According to the New York Times, Bouzlov “makes the instrument sing.” Born in Moscow, he began cello studies at the age of 6. Eventually, he went on to win the Young Concert Artists European Auditions in 2000, and one year later he took home the YCA International Auditions. Since winning first place in the 2000 New Names Foundation Competition in Moscow, he has captured audiences around the world.
- Chris Norman Ensemble, Caledonian flute, Dec. 1: With everything from flute to bagpipe to guitar and mandolin, the Chris Norman Ensemble reaches across five centuries of traditional, renaissance and baroque music. Headliners at international festivals and prestigious universities and music societies, they combine the haunting melodies of Scotland, Ireland and France with a powerful energy all their own.
- Chu-Fang Huang, pianist, March 1: Huang has been playing the piano since she was 7. At 15, she made her U.S. debut in the “Prodigy Series” of the La Jolla Music Society. She was the 2005 winner of the Cleveland International Piano competition and during the same year she performed at Lincoln Center and was a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
- American Brass Quintet, April 12: The American Brass Quintet debuted in 1960, marking the beginning of an international, award-winning career. Known as “the high priests of brass,” they have performed at major concert series in all 50 states, including at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. ABQ has also made more than 45 recordings that represent the largest body of serious brass chamber music ever recorded by one ensemble.
FROM THE PARKING DESK
Restrictions to be Enforced Aug. 16-24
With the start of the academic year around the corner and related parking
issues that arise with a congested campus, Parking and Transportation Services
announces the following parking regulations and restrictions for Aug. 16-24:
Aug. 16 — Parking will be restricted in the west Bronco Stadium lot for an event in Taco Bell Arena starting at 3 p.m. Parking staff will direct motorists to the nearest lot to park. Vehicles that arrive prior to 3 p.m. will not have to relocate.
Aug. 17 — Parking lots will open for event parking starting at 5 p.m. for the Boise State football scrimmage that starts at 7 p.m. These lots will include all of the stadium lots and all lots located on the south side of University Drive. Parking will be free.
Aug. 21 – The west Bronco Stadium lot will be closed at 3 p.m. for a university-sponsored 75th anniversary event. All vehicles need to exit the lot by 5:15 p.m.
Aug. 22 — Portions of the west Bronco Stadium lot will be closed for maintenance.
Aug. 23-24 — All general areas of the west Bronco Stadium lot will be closed for an event in Taco Bell Arena.
Aug. 24 — Portions of the east Bronco Stadium lot and all of the RH1 lot will be restricted to accommodate move-in day for students in the residential halls.
Signs will be posted in the parking lots to remind permit holders of the lot closures. RH2 and RH3 signs will be put back into place the next week for returning student residents. Please read the signs in the parking lots; many of the summer general parking areas will be returning to residential areas.
“All of us at parking want to thank our permit holders for relocating and working with our department when maintenance requires them to move from their regular parking lots,” said Nicole Bandas, Parking and Transportation Services operations manager. “We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Parking Services at 426-PARK or visit our Web site at www.boisestate.edu/parking.”
SHARED LEADERSHIP
Program Seeks Mentors for Upcoming Academic Year
The Shared Leadership Program will kick off the 2007-2008 year in September. One component of Shared Leadership is its mentoring program. The program is seeking volunteers to mentor a fellow employee enrolled in this year’s class. As a mentor, you can provide Shared Leadership participants an opportunity to experience collaborating, networking, and partnering with people they might not otherwise meet. The level of involvement varies from those who may be interested in job shadowing for a day, a portion of a day, or on multiple days throughout the year. The program seeks candidates who exhibit strong leadership skills, encourage questions, share knowledge of their work environment, and can offer advice regarding leadership and advancement. Visit the Shared Leadership Web site for more information at www.boisestate.edu/sharedleadership/mentorprogram.shtml or contact Marilyn Griggs mgriggs@boisestate.edu by Aug. 31.
STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
At the Event or at Your Desk, Don't Miss Out
President Bob Kustra's State of the University Address will be available in live streaming video at 10 a.m. Aug. 22 from the Jordan Ballroom. Staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the event as Dr. Kustra discusses plans for the upcoming academic year and makes the formal announcement of the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign. A link will be accessible on the university homepage next week or can be accessed here. You will need to have the Real Media player installed in order to watch the webcast.PROMOTION
New Director Named for Center for the Study of Aging
Holly Beard has been named director of the Center for
the Study of Aging
at Boise State. Beard, who was previously a researcher for the center, recently
completed her Ph.D. in health services research from Old Dominion University.
Her dissertation, titled “Changes in Formal-Informal Caregiving of Elderly
Stroke Survivors,” described the factors associated with the use of different
types of care-givers among stroke survivors over six years.
Stroke survivors are older and living longer post-stroke than in the past. As a result, most are more likely to be disabled and depend upon formal and informal care to provide the support needed to remain in the community and prevent or delay permanent institutionalization. The purpose of the study was to examine longitudinal differences in the care-giving source among stroke survivors over a six-year period, guided by the Andersen and Aday model of health services use.
The results of this study have two policy implications for survivors of stroke. First, the limited number of transitions between different types of care-giving services indicates the length of commitment required of care-givers. Second, discharge planning in the hospital or acute rehabilitation center provides a “teachable” moment where realistic options for long-term care could be discussed and planned.
Beard can be reached at hollybeard@boisestate.edu or at ext. 6-5899.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT
Weekly Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report. Read all about it
